I haven't really felt like blogging much lately... I don't know if its the bitterness inside me that nothing exciting has really come along and I refuse to continually share with the blogging world that my life is just that... boring. It may be the fact that I had a really exciting first few weeks of April (my trip to Utah and Cali, getting to spend time with good friends) and then after getting settled back into my old ways, I yet again realized that nothing exciting is happening in my life. I was going to just type that this is my life, I go to work where I spend almost 8 hours staring at a computer and talking on the phone. I then drive to the gym which is 45 minutes away from my house and work out, then I come home and do homework and of course catch up on all 40 reality shows i've been sucked into.... these our my days. So what is this blog about... all the little things that happen every so often that help switch my days up a little.
The Dentist
I went to the dentist a couple of weeks ago... it had been a while since my last visit (3 years to be exact). They did their regular checkup (only 1 cavity which I think is pretty good since I hadn't been in so long!). I've never been to a dentist where they ask you a question that is much more then just a yes or a no while they have their fingers half way down your throat. This dentist was no different then the rest. At the end of my visit my dentist says to me... "Did you have braces?" I proudly smile, "Why yes I did..." (assuming he was going to compliment me on what a great smile I have). 'Well" he says, "It looks like you've got this and this and this we need to fix... it might not be a bad idea to think about braces again."
Long story short... It looks like the braces are going to be put back on for a year... So much for the hot dates I'm going to get with these bad boys on.
My Job
So one thing that Target can always promise you... is change! They are always changing something behind the scenes. Well one of the big changes that has been speculated of happening is moving my current position up to our headquarters location in Minnesota. What you say!? Yes, from talking to my peers we are all under the same speculation that by this time next year we all will either be living in Minnesota or finding a new job. For me... I have no intentions of moving to Minnesota. They have ice storms. Enough said. So what do I do... well they have suggested a few options to me, something i'm not 100% sold on. So it looks like i'm dusting off the ol' resume and seeing what magic will happen with it. I'm not opposed to moving back to Utah, if the job was right and paid me enough but I'm happy in Colorado... shocking at it may sound to some, I am. We'll see what happens. (PS... if any of you wealthy souls out there who read my blog have some advice... or just want to give me money, I'll take both)
My 26th Birthday
In two weeks I will be 26 years old... a time in my life where I assumed so many different things would have happened by now. Four years until 30, six years past 20. I told my mom that I was going to hide in my room that day, dress in all black, close the blinds and let no happiness come in. (I'm kidding.. well sort of). I can't believe I'm going to be 26 years old (May 17th people). This is a life altering time in my life... I decided to accept 25 only because it was sort of a big deal to be 25... but to be 26, it may cause me to throw up a little. Welp, I guess I gotta get my priorities straight, either be fit by 26 or be in a size 26. Find a good man (yes, I'm still sort of dating the 21 year old... shhhh!) and do something with my life.
So these are the small things that are circling through my mind. On a side note at work we sit on the yoga balls instead of chairs (supposedly it works your core). My boss and I find enjoyment seeing the various ways we to position ourselves on the ball without falling off. (We're pretty productive at times).
Here's to the in between...
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Let the good times roll!
I'm back in the cyber world... wow it has almost been a month since I last jotted some thoughts down here on my blog and that is pretty much unacceptable. A few things have happened since my last entry and I'm pretty excited to share it with you all.
FIRST:
So the last vacation I went on was to Utah back in November for about 5 days. Many of you may be thinking "It wasn't THAT long ago since your last vacation" but to me... it felt like years!! I literally couldn't wait until this upcoming vacation to California with some close friends the beginning of April. I patiently waited, day by day tearing off one of those homemade link chains until the day I left for vacation. (ok I really didn't do that but it probably would have been fun).
My first stop was to Utah... my friend Jenn and I actually flew out of Denver in the same terminal, two gates away from each other both headed to Utah. We had to get a photo together (Jenn's next stop after Utah... Paris, France... nothing big! and yes they got stuck by the ash).
I met up with some girlfriends for an eventful girls night out... we ate at the most delicious Italian restaurant in SLC.
I stayed with my friend and old roommate Kellyanne for the few days I was there. I met up with my wonderful friend Natalie and her little mini Brooklyn and then ended the Utah trip visiting the oldies (old roommates) for breakfast.
I had a great time catching up with old friends in Utah but I do have to say I was super excited to head to the beaches and palm trees of California. We took off Wednesday morning and immediately were welcomed by the beautiful sunny weather. I got to enjoy 6 days in pure bliss!
We visited downtown Disney a couple of times within the first two days to ensure we didn't miss out on any of the festivities Disneyland had to offer! (Don't be jealous of the hats... they had more) We also enjoyed the delicious food (might I add a little fattening as well! Hot chocolate: 968 calories.. ya I consumed that)
We found some down time where we decided to be crazy (well actually only Christal decided to be crazy) and get a tattoo.
It was shortly after that we were able to enjoy the goodness of the trip and visit Disneyland! We had to wait in long lines where our feet hurt and our tempers were rising (ok not really because Disneyland is the happiest place on earth) but we had the most fun 4 people could have.
We spent a couple of days in Disneyland and then one day in Universal Studios... the lines were so short we couldn't help but be excited about that! There were also moments of pure fright as we prepared to plunge down the 85ft cliff on the jurassic park ride! We also took the movie tour (I don't remember what it was called) but this last picture is from the movie war of the worlds (worst movie ever) but it was cool to see everything still in tact.
The last day was overcast but we were determined to hit the beach! We enjoyed the water (Tony a little more then anyone else)
Here we are saying goodbye... we can't wait until next year when we head to the beaches of Hawaii!
FIRST:
So the last vacation I went on was to Utah back in November for about 5 days. Many of you may be thinking "It wasn't THAT long ago since your last vacation" but to me... it felt like years!! I literally couldn't wait until this upcoming vacation to California with some close friends the beginning of April. I patiently waited, day by day tearing off one of those homemade link chains until the day I left for vacation. (ok I really didn't do that but it probably would have been fun).
My first stop was to Utah... my friend Jenn and I actually flew out of Denver in the same terminal, two gates away from each other both headed to Utah. We had to get a photo together (Jenn's next stop after Utah... Paris, France... nothing big! and yes they got stuck by the ash).
I met up with some girlfriends for an eventful girls night out... we ate at the most delicious Italian restaurant in SLC.
I stayed with my friend and old roommate Kellyanne for the few days I was there. I met up with my wonderful friend Natalie and her little mini Brooklyn and then ended the Utah trip visiting the oldies (old roommates) for breakfast.
I had a great time catching up with old friends in Utah but I do have to say I was super excited to head to the beaches and palm trees of California. We took off Wednesday morning and immediately were welcomed by the beautiful sunny weather. I got to enjoy 6 days in pure bliss!
We visited downtown Disney a couple of times within the first two days to ensure we didn't miss out on any of the festivities Disneyland had to offer! (Don't be jealous of the hats... they had more) We also enjoyed the delicious food (might I add a little fattening as well! Hot chocolate: 968 calories.. ya I consumed that)
We found some down time where we decided to be crazy (well actually only Christal decided to be crazy) and get a tattoo.
It was shortly after that we were able to enjoy the goodness of the trip and visit Disneyland! We had to wait in long lines where our feet hurt and our tempers were rising (ok not really because Disneyland is the happiest place on earth) but we had the most fun 4 people could have.
We spent a couple of days in Disneyland and then one day in Universal Studios... the lines were so short we couldn't help but be excited about that! There were also moments of pure fright as we prepared to plunge down the 85ft cliff on the jurassic park ride! We also took the movie tour (I don't remember what it was called) but this last picture is from the movie war of the worlds (worst movie ever) but it was cool to see everything still in tact.
The last day was overcast but we were determined to hit the beach! We enjoyed the water (Tony a little more then anyone else)
Here we are saying goodbye... we can't wait until next year when we head to the beaches of Hawaii!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Cougar in the house?
I've been a little hesitant about posting this but simply couldn't hold out for too much longer because its my life and I need others to find the humor in it as much as I do.
Its been said there comes a point in a woman's life where the older men just don't do it for them anymore. These men become old, wrinkled and unattractive. Even if they can win you over with the money they have its just not enough. At some point in a woman's life she starts to search for the younger, hotter men. She no longer is able to find enjoyment by the successful older men. We all know these young guys, the ones who are fit, attractive and have that amazing charisma about them. They live a carefree and fun life. Hmmmm....
Well, somewhere in the course of just a couple of weeks I unknowingly stepped into this world. A world that society knows best as "Cougar Town". I need to back up for a minute (hold in the giggles please)...
At my current place of worship (aka the branch I attend for church) I haven't been the most popular with the girls. For the first few months I hated even going and went with my parents to their ward. I would switch back and forth spending one week at the branch and the next at my parents. One week while attending the branch, I was sitting in Sunday School, yet again by myself (I know, dry your eyes my friends... this is supposed to be funny). A cute guy came and sat next to me. Now, according to a couple of friends, I know how to flirt without even knowing I'm doing it. I guess this was one of those situations. I started small talk, learning about him, getting all the details. Then came the final question before I turned on the "flirting" I could control. "So, how old are you?" (I was going to guess 24) "I'm 18" He responded.
What!?
Needless to say, I didn't let that stop me (sick! I don't mean it like that people)... I immediately felt this sense of motherly love come over me. The last couple of months I was in Utah, I became good friends with a 20 year old. I have this desire to take them under my wings and to mold them into the perfect man for some other girl. So that's what I've done... Daniel has become my best friend out here. He just turned 19 and got his papers turned in for his church mission. I honestly can say he will be amazing, and I surely will miss our laughs when he is gone.
So what does this have to do with being a Cougar? Well one Sunday night Daniel and I were sitting in my car talking about life, love and the pursuit of happiness while laughing uncontrollably about some of the dumbest things. It was here when he asked if he could kiss me!? (No i'm not kidding). I laughed and had to share SEVERAL reasons why I wouldn't let him kiss me. I tried giving alternate names of young girls in the branch that he COULD kiss, explaining that I was a BIT older then him, and plus we were too good of friends but it came to no avail. He gave continual push back, full of the typical pre-missionary request, needing to"fill the canteen" before he goes (Jeremy this is YOUR fault). After much discussion, I finally kicked him out of my car (we were both laughing) and pulled away listening to him sing at the top of his lungs in the middle of the street "I wanta kiss a girl". Oh Daniel!
Round #2 of Cougarville: Back to my little branch, I have about 4 close guy friends that I spend all my time with. Daniel (19), Tyler (21), Jeremy (23) and Jeremy (26). The number next to their names is their age. Tyler is my workout buddy, he just got home off his church mission and he loves to share stories about it. He is such a cute guy and I can't help but feel closer to the gospel when he is around. We go to the gym about 4-5 nights a week and I'm slowly introducing him to Yoga (he'll thank me someday). So what happens, Tyler asks me out on a date and I love spending time with him so I go. Long story short the date was great and he kisses me.
Yep, I'm a cougar. Tyler leaves for Utah in a month to go to school, so i'm just enjoying the time I get with these boys. "Relishing in the moments!" (and boy am I relishing). Its a 5 year difference people... just enjoy it with me...
I'll be a hot cougar for a little while. :o)
Its been said there comes a point in a woman's life where the older men just don't do it for them anymore. These men become old, wrinkled and unattractive. Even if they can win you over with the money they have its just not enough. At some point in a woman's life she starts to search for the younger, hotter men. She no longer is able to find enjoyment by the successful older men. We all know these young guys, the ones who are fit, attractive and have that amazing charisma about them. They live a carefree and fun life. Hmmmm....
Well, somewhere in the course of just a couple of weeks I unknowingly stepped into this world. A world that society knows best as "Cougar Town". I need to back up for a minute (hold in the giggles please)...
At my current place of worship (aka the branch I attend for church) I haven't been the most popular with the girls. For the first few months I hated even going and went with my parents to their ward. I would switch back and forth spending one week at the branch and the next at my parents. One week while attending the branch, I was sitting in Sunday School, yet again by myself (I know, dry your eyes my friends... this is supposed to be funny). A cute guy came and sat next to me. Now, according to a couple of friends, I know how to flirt without even knowing I'm doing it. I guess this was one of those situations. I started small talk, learning about him, getting all the details. Then came the final question before I turned on the "flirting" I could control. "So, how old are you?" (I was going to guess 24) "I'm 18" He responded.
What!?
Needless to say, I didn't let that stop me (sick! I don't mean it like that people)... I immediately felt this sense of motherly love come over me. The last couple of months I was in Utah, I became good friends with a 20 year old. I have this desire to take them under my wings and to mold them into the perfect man for some other girl. So that's what I've done... Daniel has become my best friend out here. He just turned 19 and got his papers turned in for his church mission. I honestly can say he will be amazing, and I surely will miss our laughs when he is gone.
So what does this have to do with being a Cougar? Well one Sunday night Daniel and I were sitting in my car talking about life, love and the pursuit of happiness while laughing uncontrollably about some of the dumbest things. It was here when he asked if he could kiss me!? (No i'm not kidding). I laughed and had to share SEVERAL reasons why I wouldn't let him kiss me. I tried giving alternate names of young girls in the branch that he COULD kiss, explaining that I was a BIT older then him, and plus we were too good of friends but it came to no avail. He gave continual push back, full of the typical pre-missionary request, needing to"fill the canteen" before he goes (Jeremy this is YOUR fault). After much discussion, I finally kicked him out of my car (we were both laughing) and pulled away listening to him sing at the top of his lungs in the middle of the street "I wanta kiss a girl". Oh Daniel!
Round #2 of Cougarville: Back to my little branch, I have about 4 close guy friends that I spend all my time with. Daniel (19), Tyler (21), Jeremy (23) and Jeremy (26). The number next to their names is their age. Tyler is my workout buddy, he just got home off his church mission and he loves to share stories about it. He is such a cute guy and I can't help but feel closer to the gospel when he is around. We go to the gym about 4-5 nights a week and I'm slowly introducing him to Yoga (he'll thank me someday). So what happens, Tyler asks me out on a date and I love spending time with him so I go. Long story short the date was great and he kisses me.
Yep, I'm a cougar. Tyler leaves for Utah in a month to go to school, so i'm just enjoying the time I get with these boys. "Relishing in the moments!" (and boy am I relishing). Its a 5 year difference people... just enjoy it with me...
I'll be a hot cougar for a little while. :o)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ummm... just a bunch of nothing...
Please be aware... this post has nothing of substantial value... in fact, its just a bunch of words put together on a blog... read only if your only other choice is to watch paint dry, but that might be a little more entertaining...
So I am still going strong with my "ah-ha" moments. I've really been taking pride in the fact that I'm not worrying about the future, just living in the moment. My friend Tasha's words of "relishing in the moment" has never rang more true.
BUT...
I do have one small comment to make about MEN. I never realized more then this weekend how they think with the lower half of their body and don't seem to do too much thinking with that thing called A BRAIN.
Now, I've been chatting with a handful of guys and it always amazes me the things that they say without thinking. I had a guy text me and let me know that he had a really funny story to tell me and needed to call me. This is a guy that I've been talking to for awhile online, he lives in TX and so though I enjoy talking to him (for the most part) I don't put too much thought into where its going to go because we're 1000's of miles apart. So what is this "funny" story he had to tell me? A text message he received from a girl who wanted to spend time with him and he hadn't heard from her in awhile and she lives in Utah.
Yep that is the funny story... I'm laughing in the inside like I'm sure all of you are doing...
So what was the point of that story... why share it with a girl that you've been talking to? Was he hoping that he could make me jealous... my advice... going to need a better story then that ;)
I've got guy friends that constantly tell me about the women that want them, and I know girls do the same but I've never been one to brag about myself. I just don't find it attractive and i don't really know who does.
I've always wondered how God thought Men and Women could co-exist on the same planet.
I hate Wednesdays and that is tomorrow... I pray every night that Wednesday will be taken off the calendar. Even on the calendar after Monday and Tuesday the next three are W T F... enough said!
I've been addicted to stupid TV shows and I get sucked into the drama and find myself stressing over who will be voted off next. I am going to cause myself a freaking ulcer from these dang shows!
Best news of all... I've got a wonderful 10 day trip planned the beginning of April! Utah and California! Bring on the beautiful weather :)
That's it... that's the post I've got for you. I promise they will get better... I'm just going through my "zen-ing period, becoming one with the world" haha! Or I just have nothing else to write about.
Peace out until next time!
So I am still going strong with my "ah-ha" moments. I've really been taking pride in the fact that I'm not worrying about the future, just living in the moment. My friend Tasha's words of "relishing in the moment" has never rang more true.
BUT...
I do have one small comment to make about MEN. I never realized more then this weekend how they think with the lower half of their body and don't seem to do too much thinking with that thing called A BRAIN.
Now, I've been chatting with a handful of guys and it always amazes me the things that they say without thinking. I had a guy text me and let me know that he had a really funny story to tell me and needed to call me. This is a guy that I've been talking to for awhile online, he lives in TX and so though I enjoy talking to him (for the most part) I don't put too much thought into where its going to go because we're 1000's of miles apart. So what is this "funny" story he had to tell me? A text message he received from a girl who wanted to spend time with him and he hadn't heard from her in awhile and she lives in Utah.
Yep that is the funny story... I'm laughing in the inside like I'm sure all of you are doing...
So what was the point of that story... why share it with a girl that you've been talking to? Was he hoping that he could make me jealous... my advice... going to need a better story then that ;)
I've got guy friends that constantly tell me about the women that want them, and I know girls do the same but I've never been one to brag about myself. I just don't find it attractive and i don't really know who does.
I've always wondered how God thought Men and Women could co-exist on the same planet.
I hate Wednesdays and that is tomorrow... I pray every night that Wednesday will be taken off the calendar. Even on the calendar after Monday and Tuesday the next three are W T F... enough said!
I've been addicted to stupid TV shows and I get sucked into the drama and find myself stressing over who will be voted off next. I am going to cause myself a freaking ulcer from these dang shows!
Best news of all... I've got a wonderful 10 day trip planned the beginning of April! Utah and California! Bring on the beautiful weather :)
That's it... that's the post I've got for you. I promise they will get better... I'm just going through my "zen-ing period, becoming one with the world" haha! Or I just have nothing else to write about.
Peace out until next time!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
"ah-ha" moments
I've started this entry about 7 different times and keep hitting the delete button. I can't seem to get my thoughts out the last few days. I'm realizing what its like to have "writers block". My mind feels like water with a dam standing in its way from flowing freely. There is so much I want to share and yet, I can't get it written down. (its somewhat irritating if you really want to know!) I love to be creative in my writing and have been wanting to update my blog for the last week but just haven't known what to share with all you kind folks.
So I've decided to just write, I don't always have to have something amazing or creative when updating my blog. Its perfectly ok to just write a few thoughts down, and share my wow moments with each of you.
This week has definitely been one of those "ah-ha" moments. It was such a moment that I wished I would've understood this several years before. In fact I've had two "ah-ha" moments and they have definitely put a new smile on my face. Two separate occasions, two people who have never met each other, two separate sentences that opened my eyes. I was reminded to "Relish in the Moment". Enjoy what you have now because life is always changing. My next is, "I wouldn't change anything in my life, even if my life didn't turn out just how I imagined it, I wouldn't have met the people I've met and these are the people who have made me who I am."
Just enjoy each moment and the people you get to enjoy it with you.
I know each of you are one step ahead of me in just about everything and probably thinking "Dude, Jennie... this isn't worthy of an Ah-ha moment". For me these are the "ah-ha" moments that opened my eyes.
So I've decided to just write, I don't always have to have something amazing or creative when updating my blog. Its perfectly ok to just write a few thoughts down, and share my wow moments with each of you.
This week has definitely been one of those "ah-ha" moments. It was such a moment that I wished I would've understood this several years before. In fact I've had two "ah-ha" moments and they have definitely put a new smile on my face. Two separate occasions, two people who have never met each other, two separate sentences that opened my eyes. I was reminded to "Relish in the Moment". Enjoy what you have now because life is always changing. My next is, "I wouldn't change anything in my life, even if my life didn't turn out just how I imagined it, I wouldn't have met the people I've met and these are the people who have made me who I am."
Just enjoy each moment and the people you get to enjoy it with you.
I know each of you are one step ahead of me in just about everything and probably thinking "Dude, Jennie... this isn't worthy of an Ah-ha moment". For me these are the "ah-ha" moments that opened my eyes.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
The End
Very short and to the point... in fact I don't think I've ever written a blog this short (dear Lord you know somethin' is wrong then). Some of you (my faithful followers) may have noticed a few changes on my facebook page. I will end your gossiping and questioning and share with you the facts...
I called it quits with Cody.
It was something that has been keeping me up at nights and a decision that wasn't easy to make but it was for the best. I won't share the details, (too long and too much to tell) but it just wasn't right.
I guess I'm starting fresh, its not the most reassuring feeling but I'm hoping that in time something with start working out. I'm still crossing my fingers to become the first Mormon Nun, but for some reason, I don't think that is possible (not my choice, but Gods) :)
I called it quits with Cody.
It was something that has been keeping me up at nights and a decision that wasn't easy to make but it was for the best. I won't share the details, (too long and too much to tell) but it just wasn't right.
I guess I'm starting fresh, its not the most reassuring feeling but I'm hoping that in time something with start working out. I'm still crossing my fingers to become the first Mormon Nun, but for some reason, I don't think that is possible (not my choice, but Gods) :)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Love and Tacos
So this is a little behind schedule, I had all intentions of getting this out sooner but things just kept taking precedence over it (watching the tv show the Bachelor, filing my nails, or watching paint dry on the wall) but I finally got a minute at 10:33pm to type a little note.
So Sunday was the Superbowl and although I didn't know much about either of the teams I am a sucker for the underdog in any situation. I also found a new passion rooting on the New Orleans Saints because Cody was passionate about the Colts deserving to win. So we made a tiny bet but let me back up a for a sec...
Cody and I were driving around one day discussing the ways of life (it was pretty deep) and we got on the conversation of Valentine's Day. Me being a girl and it being our first holiday I wanted to celebrate! Now normally, Valentine's Day isn't something that I'm that passionate about but after hearing Cody's rantings about how stupid of a holiday it is and its a "girls" holiday I made it a point to say that it was SUPER IMPORTANT to me (I love teasing) :) While discussing Valentine's Day and going back and forth with why its important (or isn't important) he also had a craving for Taco Bell. Now Taco Bell was rated to have the lowest quality meat in any fast food restaurant chain. (I still want them to take a look at Bettos in Utah). I hate Taco Bell... it makes me want to vomit! He doesn't understand why I have such a distaste for it because he thinks you can get some quality meals from that place.
This is when the bet came into place... We decided to put up a little wager for the upcoming game. If the Colts win the Superbowl, I would drop my argument about Valentine's Day, agree that its an overrated holiday AND go with him to Taco Bell allowing him to choose my meal. Now, if the Saints win... he has to go all out and be excited about Valentine's Day. Claiming that it is a great holiday.
This was also a special Superbowl because Cody was meeting my family. Long story short we had a great time with the entire family (well except my bro wasn't there) but we laughed, joked, teased, going back and forth being stressed then finally... to pure bliss when the final score appeared on the screen. :)
Bottom line.... the Saints won!!! (in case you didn't know). Cody says that he still gets to choose dinner for our Valentine's Day celebration...haha!
(PS, he really isn't so negative towards the holiday... just likes to tease as well) I'll let you know how everything goes when we celebrate it.
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